Where is the border between Hampshire and Dorset?

The South West Hampshire & South East Dorset Green Belt is a green belt environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space in the South West region of England. It is mainly within the county of Dorset, extending cross border into Hampshire.

When did Bournemouth change from Hampshire to Dorset?

1974
Bournemouth’s growth accelerated with the arrival of the railway, and it became a town in 1870. Part of the historic county of Hampshire, Bournemouth joined Dorset for administrative purposes following the reorganisation of local government in 1974.

Is Hampshire next to Dorset?

Hampshire is bordered by Dorset to the west, Wiltshire to the north-west, Berkshire to the north, Surrey to the north-east, and West Sussex to the east. The southern boundary is the coastline of the English Channel and the Solent, facing the Isle of Wight.

Where are the borders of the county of Dorset?

Dorset shares its four borders with the counties of Devon which is to the west, Somerset to the north-west, Wiltshire to the north-east, and Hampshire to the east.

Why did Dorset and Hampshire change counties in England?

As part of this 25 counties were changed, and the border between Dorset and Hampshire was moved to include the large town of Bournemouth in generally rural Dorset, actually its one large conurbation with neighbouring towns of Christchurch (also moved to Dorset) and Poole (always has been in Dorset).

Why did Bournemouth move from Hampshire to Dorset?

The justification was that there was no major urban centre in Dorset, while Hampshire had several of them, so it was felt that this move would strengthen the county, especially from a local government perspective. One interesting side effect was in policing. Bournemouth used to have a Borough Police force for itself.

Where is Hampshire located in the United Kingdom?

Hampshire is located on the south coast of of the United Kingdom and marks the border between south east and south west England.